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City of Tucson
Ward 5 Newsletter
Wishing you a Volume 1, Issue 8 DECEMBER 2010
Happy & Safe
A LETTER FROM VICE MAYOR FIMBRES
Thanksgiving
Season! Dear Friends:
FREQUENTLY USED
PHONE NUMBERS Its amazing how time has flown by! I can’t believe that its been a year since I was
sworn in as your Councilmember. Over this past year a lot has happened, but as I
have said, “when times are tough, Tucsonans roll up their sleeves and come to-
Emergency Services gether to solve the problems.” I would like to thank you for your support through
TPD & TFD
this last year, as the City, like the rest of the country, has never faced an economic
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downturn, as we have gone through in the past three years.
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Housing Assistance Even though we have had this economic crisis, we have accomplished many
791-4739 things.

TCC - 791-5522 Thanks to the efforts of my staff and your Councilmember, the following was ac-
complished in Ward 5.
Code Enforcement & Groundbreaking of the U of A Bioscience Park project (Kino/36th), with multiple
Graffiti removal parcels for biotech projects, a hotel, student housing and retail.
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Holding Town Hall meetings and updating constituents on issues of concern as
Trash Pick up & well as through E-mail, a personal blog, Facebook and a newsletter.
Environmental Getting approval for IGA’s between the City of Tucson and the U of A for the bio-
Services 791-3171 science park.
Transportation & Encouraging the growth of Tucson economy by streamlining the Certificate of Oc-
Street Maintenance
cupancy process, resulting in more than $140 million dollars in commercial con-
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struction development permits, since this and other changes in the licensing and
Tucson Water zoning process have gone into effect.
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Public Info. - 791-5041 Helping the City save more money through mandatory department participation of
the P-Card purchasing program Bringing in more than $1-million in revenue and
saving the City more than $2-million by going paperless.
Preserving the mental health court program.
The renegotiation of the development that has resulted in the con-
struction of the new Costco Store, putting people to work and good
paying jobs. Working with the developers and
surrounding neighborhoods to get construction going on the
Bridges Project at Kino and 36th.
In addition to the Bridges Project and the U of A Bioscience Park,
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unsubscribe in subject line. Two Quik Trips opened with more than 60 good paying jobs with benefits; Four
Goodwill locations opening up with more than 50 good paying jobs and Perfec-
tion Industries expanding their business operations and opening in the Ward.
Ward - 5
On a personal note, this year I was recognized:
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Tucson Arizona By the U.S. Army for my military service; selected by the Arizona Youth Partner-
85714 ship as an Agent of Change for this year and I received the LULAC National
Presidential Citation Award by LULAC National President, Rosa Rosales.
520-791-4231
520-791-3188 The work and accomplishments of your Councilmember the Ward 5 Council
E-mail: Office hasn’t been limited to the Ward only. Over the past year, citywide, has
Ward5@tucsonaz.gov included:
Conducting a performance audit and review of the Metropolitan Tucson Con-
ventions and Visitors Bureau conducted by the Independent Audit and Perform-
ance Commission, setting precedent and policy for further review of similar con-
tracts and arrangements.
Set the bar higher for oversight, review and transparency in governmental op-
http://cms3.tucsonaz.gov/ erations. Two city budget deficits were dealt with and balanced. One of which
wardfive came only eight days after being sworn into office?
Revised the Land Use Code and simplifying parking and zoning regulations so
that businesses can operate easier in Tucson. Voted not to proceed on the pro-
posed convention center hotel, which was a financial risk for the City of Tucson
but most importantly, the taxpayers. Worked to preserving public safety ser-
Ward 5 Council vices and maintaining core services during these tough, economic times.
Office Staff Launched the modern street car construction project to revitalize downtown,
providing hundreds of jobs for the work to build the lines, and the adoption of a
Executive Assistant comprehensive water policy for Tucson Water.
Eileen S. Contreras
In my second year as your Councilmember: There will be more work being
done by less staff in Ward 5, (6.5 when taking office to three people presently).
Council Aides Another budget shortfall looms for Fiscal Year 2012, starting July 1. More
Melinda Jacobs streamlining, oversight, review and transparency in governmental operations.
Mark Kerr Construction and development with the U of A Biosciences Park the Bridges
Abe Marques Project, the Valencia Crossing Project. Serving as your Vice-Mayor and con-
tinuing the work to make Ward 5 and Tucson, a better place to live, work and
raise a family.
I want to thank the Mayor and my colleagues on the City Council for their work
and efforts. I want wish you a safe and relaxing Holiday Season and may the
New Year be even better.

Peace.

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